Process Integration Engineer IV - Albany, NY

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$128,000.00 - $176,000.00

Location:

Albany,NY

You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. 

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As a Process Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor manufacturing technologies. You will collect and analyze data, perform hardware characterization, and troubleshoot engineering issues. You'll also measure film properties, generate technical documentation, and engage with customers to resolve concerns. Process Engineers collaborate with vendors and suppliers, and become familiar with implementing new technologies and products. You will experiment, learn, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the semiconductor and display industries, partnering with our globally recognized R&D teams on state-of-the-art research and development projects.  

Work with unit process engineers, device engineers, and customer engineers to manage process flows that result in functional devices and structures for use in Si-based CMOS Logic development programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain Si CMOS integration flows in an MES system such as SiView

• Own and execute wafer movement for test vehicle builds.  Manage lots using the MES and related systems through the process flows.  Manage the logistics of moving wafers between multiple locations within the company.

• Work collaboratively to maintain line health and stability of key test vehicles: drive spec holds, tool prioritization, and track down tools.

• Deliver test vehicles on schedule with high quality

• Work within a team to define project plans that will take the integration process from inception to execution on Si wafer

• Interface with unit process engineers to:

  • get the needed recipes in the flow

  • drive process improvements and changes to hit structural, electrical, and cycle time targets
    

• Design experiments using DOE methods and analyze data using proper statistical methods

• Understand and analyze both inline and electrical test data.

• Be able to present projects plans and results at both a technical and executive level

• Drive the generation of IP (patents, papers, conference proceedings)

Qualifications:

5+ Years of experience of industry experience and process integration

Education: Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering area, Masters/PhD preferred.

Functional Knowledge

• Experienced SiView user

• Experienced with statistical process control

• Regarded as the technical expert in their particular field

• Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function

Business Expertise

• Anticipates business and regulatory issues; recommends product, process or service improvements 

Leadership

• Leads projects with notable risk and complexity; develops the strategy for project execution

Problem Solving

• Solves unique and complex problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions

Impact

• Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general functional policies and industry guidelines

Interpersonal Skills

• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels, to adopt a different point of view

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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